Belmont North
NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie
6,291 (2021) → 6,296 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Belmont North is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 105km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $987K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Belmont North has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.8%), New Zealand (0.91%), USA (0.46%), South Africa (0.45%), Scotland (0.43%)
Top languages: Cantonese (0.27%), Afrikaans (0.24%), Mandarin (0.24%), Thai (0.24%), Arabic (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1091
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
Nearby (within 10km)
- Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1026
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1026
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 973
- Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 956
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1048
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 793
- Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1071
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 847
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1089
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 955
- Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1105
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 853
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont North
Is Belmont North safe?
Belmont North has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,594 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belmont North?
In Belmont North, the median house price is $987K and the median unit price is $694K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Belmont North from Sydney CBD?
Belmont North is about 104.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belmont North?
Belmont North has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belmont North?
Belmont North has a transport score of 46/100 and 62 bus stops.